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Stephanie M. @thepracticalpen

Freelance Writer | home improvement design personal finance

Joined June 2012
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I woke up so excited to get Last Branch Standing by @whignewtons today...but then I got an email that my shipment is delayed until tomorrow. I'm taking comfort in the fact that SO many people must have ordered the book that it's overwhelmed the Amazon delivery system.
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I just published a piece for @RealSimple about my favorite cozy mysteries to snuggle up with this winter. Check out my picks that include books by @richardosman, @JaniceHallett, @martywingate, and more! Then grab a book and a blanket and get reading! realsimple.com/cozy-mysterie…

6 Cozy Mystery Books to Curl Up With This Winter

Our writer shares six mystery books she's curling up with this winter—and they're all worth reading.

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Calling all editors for digital or print publications. If you're looking for pitches, you should check out Placed! Basically, Placed is a platform that streamlines the pitching process between editors and writers. #editor #managingeditor #senioreditor #digitaleditor
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Writers submit their pitches to the Placed Database and editors can search for keywords or browse by category to find pitches that fit with their publication. When you find a pitch you love, you can reach out to the writer directly via their contact info and work out the details.
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If you'd like to check it out, here's the link to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… And here's a link to a post with more information: thesimplefreelancer.substack… I'm also happy to answer any questions!

Placed Editor Sign Up

If you're an editor searching for the perfect pitch, you've come to the right place! The Pitch Place is where freelance writers and journalists submit their pitches for consideration. The pitches are...

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If I ever meet Taylor Swift, my first question is going to be -who do you call when you want to change the capital letters in "thanK you aIMee" to "thank You aimEe". It drives me nuts.
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@kristakdoyle Do you have any thoughts???
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No one told me that in 2023 you have to buy movie tickets and reserve your seats ahead of time. In the olden days, we just showed up and waited in line, and I did not get the memo that had changed. So we're going to a movie today instead of yesterday.
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Looking for an expert to discuss the cost and/or benefits of wainscoting! DM or email (stephko322 @ gmail . com)! #mediarequest #prrequest #wainscoting #construction
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I'm hosting a Word of the Year Workshop on Dec. 10 at 11am CT! Whether you choose a word every year or are brand new, I'm excited to brainstorm and share together! Sign up at the link! lu.ma/c3boqhp0

Word of the Year Workshop · Luma

Whether you choose a Word of the Year every year or you want to get started, this FREE workshop is for you! We'll walk through how to choose a Word of the Year…

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PR pros! I'm back with another writer/PR sample question. If I receive samples for editorial consideration, and I genuinely love them and want to share even though I haven't had the chance to write about them, what's the etiquette/ethics/best practices? #prpro #publicrelations
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Can I post on social media? Write about them in my Substack? Thoughts???
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Stephanie M. retweeted
Alyssa Jaffer@alyssajaffer
25 Nov 2024
I’m looking for 5x health experts to share the top health/wellness trends in 2025, for a health report to publish in Living360. Please share your proposed trend stats and your credentials in thread here by EOD to be considered. Thanks! #journorequest #prrequest #sourcerequest
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My year in freelancing review is up on The Simple Freelancer! I love seeing other people look back at the year, so I wanted to share how things went. The highs and lows and income and changes. How was your year??? thesimplefreelancer.substack…
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In the works. I love Chinese food.
Lex Roman@lexromanwashere
18 Nov 2024
"If you can do two revenue streams very well, you will never have to check your bank balance when you go buy Chinese food, which to me is like the equivalent of making it." - @MattBrownEP 🔥🔥🔥
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I'm just working an appropriate amount of time before it's ok to dig into the chips.
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Quite possibly the most accurate description of parenting I've ever seen.
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When I was little and my dad made popcorn on the stovetop, he always put it in a paper bag. Is that weird? Or is it something people do? My mom also cooked our Thanksgivingturkey in a paper bag. Thoughts?
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3 songs I will never skip: -Exile by Taylor Swift -Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn -Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran What are yours?
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